Ice Skating.
December 12, 2023
Our community gathered at Bryant Park for our now traditional evening of ice skating, sharing hot chocolate, and exploring the Winter Village.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this year, we had the best time enjoying our New York winter with you all.
Our community gathered at Bryant Park for our now traditional evening of ice skating, sharing hot chocolate, and exploring the Winter Village.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this year, we had the best time enjoying our New York winter with you all.
Roller Skating.
September 16, 2023
We kicked off our fall by going roller skating at Rockefeller Center! We enjoyed a sunny day of skating, bonding with each other, and sharing ice cream.
Roller skating is one of our favorite events of the year. We especially love to see our members making new friends and building trust as experienced skaters support those who are learning.
We kicked off our fall by going roller skating at Rockefeller Center! We enjoyed a sunny day of skating, bonding with each other, and sharing ice cream.
Roller skating is one of our favorite events of the year. We especially love to see our members making new friends and building trust as experienced skaters support those who are learning.
Yankees Game.
July 7, 2023
Our community gathered to experience one of New York’s best summer traditions - catching a baseball game at Yankee Stadium. We had a blast watching the players, bonding amongst ourselves, and enjoying all the music and entertainment of a night game—including joining in to dance with the crowd to the YMCA :)
Our community gathered to experience one of New York’s best summer traditions - catching a baseball game at Yankee Stadium. We had a blast watching the players, bonding amongst ourselves, and enjoying all the music and entertainment of a night game—including joining in to dance with the crowd to the YMCA :)
Hip Hop Dance Class.
April 19, 2023
We hosted a hip hop dance class with our partners Dance 4 Hope at CUNY City college! We had so much fun dancing with each other and learning a routine together.
We hosted a hip hop dance class with our partners Dance 4 Hope at CUNY City college! We had so much fun dancing with each other and learning a routine together.
Self-Defense Class.
April 18, 2023
We loved co-hosting a self-defense class for CUNY students and our Brave House members. Thank you to our amazing facilitators, Pop Gym BK, for providing us with empowering self-defense tools.
We loved co-hosting a self-defense class for CUNY students and our Brave House members. Thank you to our amazing facilitators, Pop Gym BK, for providing us with empowering self-defense tools.
Bowling.
April 14, 2023
We enjoyed a fun afternoon full of bowling, arcade games, and pizza with our members and friends from John Jay Immigrant Student Success Center and Brooklyn College Immigrant Student Success Office! We made new friends, shared lots of laughs, and created new memories.
We enjoyed a fun afternoon full of bowling, arcade games, and pizza with our members and friends from John Jay Immigrant Student Success Center and Brooklyn College Immigrant Student Success Office! We made new friends, shared lots of laughs, and created new memories.
Indoor Rock Climbing.
March 25, 2023
Going indoor rock climbing is one of our favorite Brave House traditions! This year, we had an amazing time climbing, sharing snacks, and making new friends. We especially love this event because we get to see how members support on each other and practice facing fears.
Going indoor rock climbing is one of our favorite Brave House traditions! This year, we had an amazing time climbing, sharing snacks, and making new friends. We especially love this event because we get to see how members support on each other and practice facing fears.
Self-Defense Workshop.
March 15, 2023
We had lots of fun learning new ways to stay safe, practicing different defense moves, and spending time with new and old friends.
Special thanks to the Immigrant Student Success Center at John Jay College for co-hosting and to Pop Gym BK for facilitating.
We had lots of fun learning new ways to stay safe, practicing different defense moves, and spending time with new and old friends.
Special thanks to the Immigrant Student Success Center at John Jay College for co-hosting and to Pop Gym BK for facilitating.
Morning Dance Party.
February 25, 2023
We had a special time going to a Morning Dance Party hosted by Daybreaker. We got to dance, take an awesome workout class with The Class, enjoy some great live music, and be surrounded by community and positive energy.
We had a special time going to a Morning Dance Party hosted by Daybreaker. We got to dance, take an awesome workout class with The Class, enjoy some great live music, and be surrounded by community and positive energy.
Yoga & Wellness Day.
January 14, 2023
We gathered for an amazing yoga class where we made new friends and started our year practicing self-love.
This event was generously hosted by our amazing volunteer yoga teacher @alexsilverfagan and Muscle Milk in support of our work on behalf of young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth in NYC
We gathered for an amazing yoga class where we made new friends and started our year practicing self-love.
This event was generously hosted by our amazing volunteer yoga teacher @alexsilverfagan and Muscle Milk in support of our work on behalf of young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth in NYC
Ice Skating at Bryant Park.
December 16, 2022
Every year, our community celebrates the holiday season by going ice skating at Bryant Park. This year, we had a lovely afternoon skating, laughing, sharing delicious hot chocolate, and taking a stroll around the Winter Village at the park.
Every year, our community celebrates the holiday season by going ice skating at Bryant Park. This year, we had a lovely afternoon skating, laughing, sharing delicious hot chocolate, and taking a stroll around the Winter Village at the park.
Yoga Class at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
October 26, 2022
We hosted a yoga class to breathe, connect, and move. Students and Brave House members got to practice yoga in an easy-to-follow class sprinkled with messages of self-love.
We hosted a yoga class to breathe, connect, and move. Students and Brave House members got to practice yoga in an easy-to-follow class sprinkled with messages of self-love.
Rollerskating at Rockefeller Center.
July 9, 2022
We went roller skating at the roller rink at Rockefeller Center and enjoyed some delicious ice cream together. We loved getting to see members support each other as some of them learned to roller skate!
We went roller skating at the roller rink at Rockefeller Center and enjoyed some delicious ice cream together. We loved getting to see members support each other as some of them learned to roller skate!
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Yankees Game.
June 29, 2022
We had an amazing time watching the Yankees win, catching up with friends, and making an appearance on the jumbotron! Describing the outing, one member said: “This is the first time I've been to a baseball game and this experience was unique, pleasant and above all fantastic. I had a lot of fun with you, you are wonderful people and I feel very comfortable sharing moments with the members of Brave House.”
Watch our TikTok recap of the event here!
We had an amazing time watching the Yankees win, catching up with friends, and making an appearance on the jumbotron! Describing the outing, one member said: “This is the first time I've been to a baseball game and this experience was unique, pleasant and above all fantastic. I had a lot of fun with you, you are wonderful people and I feel very comfortable sharing moments with the members of Brave House.”
Watch our TikTok recap of the event here!
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Self Defense Class in the Bronx.
June 14, 2022
We visited a high school in the Bronx to offer a self-defense workshop for students. We had an amazing time meeting new members, learning about self-defense, and collaborating with the Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE).
We visited a high school in the Bronx to offer a self-defense workshop for students. We had an amazing time meeting new members, learning about self-defense, and collaborating with the Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE).
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Bowling.
May 6, 2022
We spent our Friday night bowling, playing arcade games, and walking around Times Square. We laughed, bonded, and took cute pictures in a photo booth!
We spent our Friday night bowling, playing arcade games, and walking around Times Square. We laughed, bonded, and took cute pictures in a photo booth!
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Rock Climbing.
February 27, 2022
We went indoor rock climbing at The Cliffs in Long Island City. We had a memorable afternoon of practicing bravery and making new friends.
Watch a short video of our 2022 rock climbing event here!
We went indoor rock climbing at The Cliffs in Long Island City. We had a memorable afternoon of practicing bravery and making new friends.
Watch a short video of our 2022 rock climbing event here!
Ice-Skating & Hot Cocoa in Bryant Park.
December 16, 2021
We gathered to celebrate the holidays with ice-skating and hot cocoa. This is an event we have enjoyed since our original ten members first made the Brave House a reality in 2019. Each year, we organize a night of festivities at the Winter Village in Bryant Park and this year was one to remember.
We gathered to celebrate the holidays with ice-skating and hot cocoa. This is an event we have enjoyed since our original ten members first made the Brave House a reality in 2019. Each year, we organize a night of festivities at the Winter Village in Bryant Park and this year was one to remember.
Indoor Rock Climbing.
February 23, 2020
The Cliffs at LIC welcomed our community members to rock-climb on their indoor climbing wall. We are so grateful for this ongoing partnership!
The Cliffs at LIC welcomed our community members to rock-climb on their indoor climbing wall. We are so grateful for this ongoing partnership!
Ice-Skating @ Morningside Heights.
January 25, 2020
We are so grateful to “Advancing Community Of Tomorrow” for hosting us for our last outdoor ice-skating session of the season! We spent a chilly Saturday in Morningside Heights sipping on hot cocoa, making arts & crafts, and skating outdoors.
We are so grateful to “Advancing Community Of Tomorrow” for hosting us for our last outdoor ice-skating session of the season! We spent a chilly Saturday in Morningside Heights sipping on hot cocoa, making arts & crafts, and skating outdoors.
Self-Defense Workshop.
January 23, 2020
Self-defense workshop taught by POP Gym! We discussed what makes us feel safe and then learned some techniques for defending ourselves. We practiced kicks, blocks, strikes and how to get out of certain holds (like a pony tail grab!). We are excited and ready to continue finding strength in ourselves and strength in our communities.
Self-defense workshop taught by POP Gym! We discussed what makes us feel safe and then learned some techniques for defending ourselves. We practiced kicks, blocks, strikes and how to get out of certain holds (like a pony tail grab!). We are excited and ready to continue finding strength in ourselves and strength in our communities.
Dance Class with Hope.
January 2, 2020
The Brave House kicked off our 2020 events with a fun-filled night grooving with the Dance 4 Hope Foundation. We set intentions for the new year and one of our talented community members co-taught some choreography! A big thank you to Steps on Broadway for welcoming us and to Hope Easterbrook and her awesome team for sharing your light & energy with us.
The Brave House kicked off our 2020 events with a fun-filled night grooving with the Dance 4 Hope Foundation. We set intentions for the new year and one of our talented community members co-taught some choreography! A big thank you to Steps on Broadway for welcoming us and to Hope Easterbrook and her awesome team for sharing your light & energy with us.
Ice-Skating @ Bryant Park.
December 18, 2019
Skating into the holidays with full hearts & friendships. We had such a fun night twirling and laughing around the skating rink at Bryant Park & witnessing the most magical snowfall.
Skating into the holidays with full hearts & friendships. We had such a fun night twirling and laughing around the skating rink at Bryant Park & witnessing the most magical snowfall.
Indoor Rock Climbing.
October 27, 2019
We spent our Sunday indoor rock-climbing at The Cliffs LIC. Each of us showed our bravery in different ways - from walking a tightrope to trying rock-climbing for the first time. We challenged ourselves mentally and physically, supported each other, and formed some incredible memories in the process.
We spent our Sunday indoor rock-climbing at The Cliffs LIC. Each of us showed our bravery in different ways - from walking a tightrope to trying rock-climbing for the first time. We challenged ourselves mentally and physically, supported each other, and formed some incredible memories in the process.
Hip Hop Dance Class.
September 5, 2019
We had such a fun time moving and grooving with Hope Easterbrook, founder of Dance 4 Hope and a Broadway star who was in Hamilton (!!) and teaches hip hop dance to immigrant youth. Thank you to Steps On Broadway for hosting us in your beautiful and historic studio space! And thank you Hope for a night full of energy, laughter, and connection!
We had such a fun time moving and grooving with Hope Easterbrook, founder of Dance 4 Hope and a Broadway star who was in Hamilton (!!) and teaches hip hop dance to immigrant youth. Thank you to Steps On Broadway for hosting us in your beautiful and historic studio space! And thank you Hope for a night full of energy, laughter, and connection!
PopGym Self-Defense Class.
August 4, 2019
We joined together for an empowering self-defense class taught by local Brooklyn organization, Pop Gym.
We joined together for an empowering self-defense class taught by local Brooklyn organization, Pop Gym.
"Flo with Lo" Yoga Class.
August 3, 2019
We had a fun and rejuvenating yoga class taught by our very own Loretta Lopez. She helped us sweat, connect, and find our flow!
We had a fun and rejuvenating yoga class taught by our very own Loretta Lopez. She helped us sweat, connect, and find our flow!
BYKlyn Cycling Class.
July 27, 2019
We sweat it out with an indoor cycling class hosted by local Brooklyn spin studio BYKlyn, followed by some watermelon, summer weather, music and conversations.
Photo credit to Patty Connelly
We sweat it out with an indoor cycling class hosted by local Brooklyn spin studio BYKlyn, followed by some watermelon, summer weather, music and conversations.
Photo credit to Patty Connelly
